Are Christians just kidding themselves? Are believers wasting their lives serving an imaginary friend in the clouds? And do Christians even have the courage to confront the hard questions about God's existence? Carl Gallups does, and readers should be prepared for a gut-wrenching, exciting, and finally inspiring journey in his new blockbuster of Christian apologetics, "The Magic Man in the Sky." Gallups directly addresses the doubts and fears of young Christians in a hostile culture. Seamlessly combining insights from history, quantum physics, and Scripture itself, Gallups addresses the existence of the divine, Biblical truth, evolution, the path to salvation, and the meaning of life. He also tells how Christians can fearlessly and effectively defend their faith and take the Good News to an unbelieving world. In a time of doubt and darkness, Gallups brings a confident and joyful message that God loves us, life has a purpose, and best of all, he can prove it.
Released in May, 2012 - Soared to #1 Best Seller & #1 in Hot New Releases within days. (Amazon - Science and Religion) and in July was #400 in OVERALL books on Amazon. In 2013 this book was STILL on the Amazon best sellers list.
RAVE REVIEWED IN THE WASHINGTON TIMES - (www.carlgallups.com/magicman)
"A must-read book! / A muscular defense of the Christian faith. /An arsenal of powerful rebuttals to Christian bashers."
This book has been featured on TBN (PTL With Dwight Thompson), ATLANTA LIVE, DOVE NETWORK, COAST UP CLOSE TV, CREATION TODAY TV, CHRIST IN PROPHECY TV (Dallas,TX) IN THE MARKET with Janet Parshall (Moody Radio) and in dozens of major radio markets coast to coast (From Mancow in the Morning (Chicago) to Bill Martinez Live (California). THIS BOOK HAS BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON!
PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM CARL GALLUPS:
Thank you so much for considering a purchase of THE MAGIC MAN IN THE SKY. The book came out of my heart and soul and almost 30 years of ministry experience of preaching, teaching, research, and debating.
I have had a long time burden for the Christian community - that they might be solidly equipped to defend the Biblical faith in the face of an ever-increasing secular world view. Equally, I have a burden for those who are still wandering in the darkness of evolution proposition and atheistic systems of belief.
I was careful to back up my scriptural claims with plenteous embedded scripture texts and scripture references for your further review and study. I used a lot of humor and original illustrations to keep the text moving and lively. I also quote from scientists and experts in the fields of evolution, creation-science, biology, physics and more. I was also careful to include quotes from a wide range of experts including both young and old-earth creationists as well as evolutionists. My work was reviewed by an editor with a science background, a microbiologist who works for the E.P.A., a 30 year physics teacher, and several PhDs. All gave it a thumbs up for scientific and scriptural accuracy. You can have confidence in the scientific statements and observations made in the book.
It appears that the Lord is using this book powerfully. I am humbled by the experience and grateful to Him for His guidance. I am grateful to you as well for your wonderful support of the book, for your encouraging words, and for your prayers. Together we can advance the Kingdom of Jesus Christ and True Truth!
God bless you,
Carl Gallups
www.carlgallups.com
www.carlgallups.com/magicman
www.youtube.com/ppsimmons
www.youtube.com/carlgallups
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"Carl Gallups is a Pastor with PASSION! I recently heard a quote that is most fitting. He has a Passion for: "His Neighbors...His Nation...and the Next Generation." This new book will introduce many to what we (his friends and colleagues) already know...Carl Gallups is a man on a mission! Herein lies the answers to many of our questions. I welcome Gallups' boldness in bringing clarity to this ongoing debate."
Dr. John Roger Breland - FOUNDER (World Renowned Group - TRUTH)
Vice Pres. for Project Development
Exec.Dir. - Center for Performing Arts
University of Mobile - Mobile, Ala.
Actor in "Flywheel" - Sherwood Pictures
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"In this hour of all-but-universal darkness, a bright ray of hope and confidence shines forth from the truths of this book. In a time when lives are marked by a growing hunger for spiritual realities, a hunger that cannot be satisfied with unanswered questions ignored and evaded by evolutionists, Carl Gallups, with remarkable ability and profound truths from Scripture, reveals the truth that real science and Holy Scripture are inseparably linked."
-Dr. Fred Lackey
Assistant to the President - University of Mobile
Past President - Alabama Baptist Convention
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"Using logic based on sound Biblical principles and proven scientific evidence, Carl Gallups passionately makes a strong case for the value and validity of Christianity. With strong intellect and soulful elegance, Carl Gallups has articulated a profound Christian apologetic that has the power to change lives ... Read and be challenged ... Read and be refreshed!"
Ron Sturgis, M.Div., ThM., D.D.
CDR, CHC, US Navy
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Carl Gallups' face, voice and opinions are known by millions around the world. He is the host of the nationally popular conservative talk radio program, FREEDOM FRIDAY WITH CARL GALLUPS, originating on a 25,000 watt channel - 1330 WEBY AM out of Northwest Florida.
Carl Gallups is the long-time Senior Pastor of Hickory Hammock Baptist Church in Milton, Florida (Since 1987.) He is a conference leader, evangelist, youth evangelist, conservative talk radio host since 2002 with a large regional and national audience, talk radio and television special guest commentator, newspaper columnist, video and voice-over specialist, radio program producer, documentary video producer and member of the Board of Regents for the University of Mobile in Mobile, Alabama.
For 10 years Carl served as a national youth evangelist for the Southern Baptist Convention, Nashville, Tennessee. Carl was one of the original TRUE LOVE WAITS presenters and has preached in tandem with Josh McDowell at a True Love Waits/Right From Wrong Conference. Carl has preached to many 10's of thousands of people on 2 continents and in four nations.
Carl is one of the founders and a major contributor of the video teaching material to the mega viral and now, world famous - PPSIMMONS You Tube ministry and Biblical apologetic channel. The channel has scores of millions of video views and tens of thousands of subscribers and continues to explode with growth. Several of Carl's videos have been featured stories on CNN, MSNBC, Keith Olbermann, Rachael Maddow, WND.com, numerous syndicated talk radio programs and other media sources. Carl has made several television appearances as a guest commentator including ATLANTA LIVE, CREATION TODAY TV, and TBN'S PRAISE THE LORD, as well as one in Toronto, Canada on the Richard Syrett Show.
Carl is also a former Florida law enforcement officer. In his career, he was the two-time recipient of the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award as well as three commendations of meritorious service. He is a graduate of The Florida Police Academy, Florida State University and The New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
